FIT2010

Database ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: Ann Nicholson

Offered:
Not offered in 2006.

Synopsis: This unit will provide an introduction to the principles and concepts of database systems, their organisation and management. The issues of physical and logical data description are addressed. Various data models, and a query language, are introduced. This will include planning, designing, using and implementing a data model using an enterprise-scale relational database system. Methods and techniques will also be presented to populate, retrieve, update and implement integrity features on data in the implemented database system.

Assessment: Practical work: 40%; Examination: 60%.

Contact Hours: Four hours per week

Prohibitions: FIT1004, BUS3112, CPE2005, CSE2132, CSE2138, CSE2316, CSE3180, CSE3316, GCO2815, IMS1907, MMS2801